A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2762333 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2763732 epoch_slot_no: 20532 block_no: 2762204 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2237 time: 2019-06-25 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dc89558c1ceac8ac18a7a810fa370d41ff05096328f1c6fc8f5c3b412b0b4e8Block Operator
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